An addictive killer-thriller following an aspiring crime journalist’s investigation into a case that blurs the line between art and life—perfect for fans of Holly Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.
When aspiring crime journalist Fliss Keller attends an estate sale and uncovers a disturbing painting by a mysterious artist, she wants nothing to do with it. Unfortunately for her, her Art History professor dad buys it immediately. The portrait has been lost for decades and completes a set of four existing paintings of women by the same artist already hanging in the town’s gallery.
But when a series of gruesome crimes rock the community and her father's gallery becomes the epicenter of a deadly game, Fliss discovers that the paintings may hold the key to a killer's identity.
Haunted by the specter of a serial killer, Fliss races against time to solve the mystery before it claims another victim. In a world where every brushstroke hides a sinister secret, can she unravel the clues before she becomes a killer's muse?
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
When aspiring crime journalist Fliss Keller attends an estate sale and uncovers a disturbing painting by a mysterious artist, she wants nothing to do with it. Unfortunately for her, her Art History professor dad buys it immediately. The portrait has been lost for decades and completes a set of four existing paintings of women by the same artist already hanging in the town’s gallery.
But when a series of gruesome crimes rock the community and her father's gallery becomes the epicenter of a deadly game, Fliss discovers that the paintings may hold the key to a killer's identity.
Haunted by the specter of a serial killer, Fliss races against time to solve the mystery before it claims another victim. In a world where every brushstroke hides a sinister secret, can she unravel the clues before she becomes a killer's muse?
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Praise for this book
"Once again, Cynthia Murphy has crafted a propulsive thriller that's both wickedly funny and deviously dark. With its clever protagonist, dynamic cast and sharply drawn setting, Murphy keeps us on the edge of our seats until the explosive conclusion. Readers will be thinking about this one long after they've read the final page." - Veronica Bane
"Slick and twisted, Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls is a pulse-pounding thriller that held me captive all the way to the blistering finale! This is peak Cynthia Murphy, so prepare for a one-sit read." - Kat Ellis
"Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls is a wickedly brilliant masterpiece from the queen of YA thrillers. Deliciously dark and addictive, this is Cynthia Murphy's best - and scariest - book yet." - Kathryn Foxfield
"A delicious mystery full of clever twists and shocking turns. Fast-paced and wildly compelling, Cynthia Murphy's latest is utterly thrilling." - Jessica Goodman
"Sharp, thrilling and darkly riveting. Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't put it down!" - Alexis Henderson
"Cute boys, creepy murders and a cursed painting, what more could you want? I couldn't put it down. A really original concept and such a fun read." - Kelly McCaughrain
"Dark, thrilling and so creepy. An enthralling world of art, obsession and murder." - Amy McCaw
"Dark and unsettling, Murphy delivers an original, suspenseful thriller driven by richly drawn characters, where the horrors of the past refuse to stay buried. Perfect for fans of twisty crime!" - Jennifer Pearson
"Slick and twisted, Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls is a pulse-pounding thriller that held me captive all the way to the blistering finale! This is peak Cynthia Murphy, so prepare for a one-sit read." - Kat Ellis
"Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls is a wickedly brilliant masterpiece from the queen of YA thrillers. Deliciously dark and addictive, this is Cynthia Murphy's best - and scariest - book yet." - Kathryn Foxfield
"A delicious mystery full of clever twists and shocking turns. Fast-paced and wildly compelling, Cynthia Murphy's latest is utterly thrilling." - Jessica Goodman
"Sharp, thrilling and darkly riveting. Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't put it down!" - Alexis Henderson
"Cute boys, creepy murders and a cursed painting, what more could you want? I couldn't put it down. A really original concept and such a fun read." - Kelly McCaughrain
"Dark, thrilling and so creepy. An enthralling world of art, obsession and murder." - Amy McCaw
"Dark and unsettling, Murphy delivers an original, suspenseful thriller driven by richly drawn characters, where the horrors of the past refuse to stay buried. Perfect for fans of twisty crime!" - Jennifer Pearson
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